Comedian Simon Brodkin (Lee Nelson, Jason Bent) joins Andrew Gold for a brutally honest conversation about comedy, free speech, and why saying the wrong thing now comes at a cost.

From crashing X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Kanye West’s Glastonbury set, and confronting prime ministers, to why comedians are increasingly afraid to speak, this episode goes far beyond stunts.Simon reflects on his career, the culture around modern comedy, media gatekeeping, and what it really means to be a heretic today.

Funny, uncomfortable, and unfiltered.

Follow Simon here: https://www.youtube.com/@SimonBrodkin

Chapters:
0:00 Simon Brodkin: Career, Characters & Comedy
7:25 The Stunts: X Factor, Kanye & Political Pranks
18:25 Why Comedy Became Risky
25:25 Cancel Culture, Free Speech & the Left
37:25 Media, the BBC & DEI
47:25 Social Media, Anonymity & Honesty
1:06:25 Being a Heretic Today

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